Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Coast Metro Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $900 (62 Rentals)

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317 S Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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La Placita Cinco
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Wilshire Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

1201-1233 E Wilshire AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Sonata Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1401 W. Walnut St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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511 E Washington Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

511 E Washington Ave

511 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Parc Square Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Square Apartments

1330 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Walnut Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Durant Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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549 N Tustin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

549 N Tustin Ave

549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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1214 W Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1214 W Brook St

1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Highland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

1116-1120 Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Cypress Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Saddleback Lodge
Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

1649-1655 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Studio One Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Civic Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1136 Civic Center DrSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Elk Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Lane Apartments

400 S Elk LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

300 E Santa Ana BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard

1415 N Spurgeon StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Portofino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Portofino

1610 N King StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Park City View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park City View

510 N Mortimer StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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The Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village Apartments

521 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

553-585 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Warwick Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Warwick Square

780 S Lyon StSanta Ana, CA 92705
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South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Coast Metro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Coast Metro area of Santa Ana, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,557. Villa Portofino has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,790. Here are the most affordable South Coast Metro apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
Villa Portofino1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Plan F1BR,1BA$1,790
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio AAStudio,1BA$1,895
Park City ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,899
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
1413 N. Spurgeon Street Partners, GP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950
Santa Ana Ross Tower LLC1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Nogal FelizPlan ZStudio,1BA$2,010
Park Downtown Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Coast Metro, CA

As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Coast Metro area is the $2.76 price per square foot Deauville Model at Versailles on the Lake Apartments in the in the South Harbor neighborhood starting from $3,593. The second greatest value South Coast Metro apartment is the 2+1 Model at Plaza Townhomes starting at $3,525 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the South Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Coast Metro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsDeauville3BR,2BA$2.76
Plaza Townhomes2+12BR,1BA$2.71
Sea Pointe Villa2x2-10632BR,2BA$2.92
Country Squire ApartmentsCall for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/...2BR,2BA$2.74
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.65
132 Rancho Yorba Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.65
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
Las Fuentes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Santa Ana Ross Tower LLC1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$2.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Santa Ana. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South Coast Metro Neighborhood in Santa Ana, CA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Coast Metro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Coast Metro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Coast Metro is under $2,015.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Coast Metro?

The cheapest apartment in South Coast Metro is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,557, while the average apartment in South Coast Metro costs $4,614.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Coast Metro?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in South Coast Metro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Coast Metro?

Cheap apartments in South Coast Metro have an average cost of $241 which is $4,373 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Coast Metro.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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